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English National 4
Description
National 4 English is a course that has three separate units that learners work to complete over the year: Analysing and Evaluating, Creation and Production and the Added Value Unit. At National 4 English, learners develop their skill in analysing and evaluating written and spoken texts, experiencing a wide range of different texts including, novels, poetry, film, and drama.
As well as learning to appreciate writer’s craft, learners also have the opportunity to use these skills in creating their own written and spoken pieces.
Assessment
Assessment of this course takes place through appropriated staged unit assessments in each of the course areas: reading, writing, talking and listening.
Learning and assessment takes place in range of different ways, such as group discussion, reading and response task, research activities, presentation of information and much more.
The Added Value Unit for English requires learners to select a text of their choice and completed an independent study of this text and present this information in writing or through a talk presentation.
It may be possible for learners to ‘level up’ their qualification by completing National 5 Literacy units in addition to their National 4 English assessments.
Entry Requirement
Learners working at level 2 in S3, or who have achieved National 3 previously.
Final Exam
There is no final exam for National 4 English.
English National 5
Description
National 5 English is a course that develops learners appreciation of Literature, both in a Scottish context and in a wider sense. Learners develop their skill in analysing and evaluating written and spoken texts, experiencing a wide range of different texts including, novels, poetry, film, and drama.
As well as learning to appreciate writer’s craft, learners also have the opportunity to use these skills in creating their own written and spoken pieces.
Assessment
Assessment of National 5 English takes different forms: the course work and assignment assess candidates writing and speaking and listening abilities. Learners submit a portfolio of writing containing one piece that is either broadly creative or broadly discursive. Learners also complete a group discussion task for their Spoken Language Assessment.
The portfolio is worth 30 marks, and the Spoken Language Assessment is a pass/fail unit assessment.
The other assessment is the final exam, which is the remaining 70 marks available.
Entry Requirement
Learners working at Level 4 or who have previously attained National 4 English. (Learners working at level 3 in S3 may be considered for National 5 English)
Final Exam
The final exam for English consists of two papers: Paper 1 - Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation and Paper 2 - Critical Reading.
Paper 1 is a 60 minute paper that assesses learners ability to demonstrate their understanding of, and their skill in analysing and evaluating, and unseen written text. This is non-fiction in genre.
Paper 2 is a 90 minute paper that assesses learners knowledge and understanding of pre-studied literature in two different tasks. Firstly, learners complete a Scottish Set Text assessment on a text that has been studied in class by answering a series of questions on a given extract. This is then followed by a critical essay response to a chosen task. This, again, will have been studied in class.
Modern Languages
N5 Spanish
Course Description
The National 5 Spanish course builds on the Level 4 Modern Language for Life and Work Purpose Award and provides candidates with opportunities to continue to acquire and develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in listening, talking, reading and writing, which are essential for life-long learning and work.
The areas of study are the real-life contexts of Society, Learning, Employability and Culture.
Assessment
There is a combination of an internally completed Writing Assignment, which is marked by the SQA, an internally assessed Speaking Presentation and Conversation, and an external course assessment consisting of a Reading and Writing Paper and a Listening Paper.
Why should you study National 5 Spanish?
We live in a multilingual world and must take account of other languages and cultures. Our economic wealth depends on trade and knowledge of languages allows us to compete in the global marketplace. Learning another language also opens a window to another culture. As well as improving our own native language, while learning a foreign language we are acquiring concepts, skills and habits that make acquiring other foreign languages much easier and these life skills are highly valued by employers.
Where can it lead?
National 5 can lead to a Higher course in Spanish.
N5 French
Course Description
The National 5 Spanish course builds on the Level 4 Modern Language for Life and Work Purpose Award and provides candidates with opportunities to continue to acquire and develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop skills in listening, talking, reading and writing, which are essential for life-long learning and work.
The areas of study are the real-life contexts of Society, Learning, Employability and Culture.
Assessment
There is a combination of an internally completed Writing Assignment, which is marked by the SQA, an internally assessed Speaking Presentation and Conversation, and an external course assessment consisting of a Reading and Writing Paper and a Listening Paper.
Why should you study National 5 Spanish?
We live in a multilingual world and must take account of other languages and cultures. Our economic wealth depends on trade and knowledge of languages allows us to compete in the global marketplace. Learning another language also opens a window to another culture. As well as improving our own native language, while learning a foreign language we are acquiring concepts, skills and habits that make acquiring other foreign languages much easier and these life skills are highly valued by employers.
Where can it lead?
National 5 can lead to a Higher course in French.
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